REGISTRATION BOOKLET - Minnesota Quilters, Inc.registration opens in January, you will get the membership priority for registration and discounted fees for classes. MQ annual membership

Minnesota Quilters, Inc.39th Annual

Quilt Show & Conference

REGISTRATION BOOKLETwww.mnquilt.org/mq2017

Duluth Entertainment Convention CenterDuluth, MinnesotaJune 8 - 10, 2017

Classes begin June 7

Judged Quilt CompetitionNon Judged Quilts - Special Exhibits

Vendors - Classes - Lectures

National and Local TeachersBarbara Yates Beasley, Mickey Depre, Kate Eelkema, Gudrun Erla,

Pam Goecke Dinndorf, Becky Goldsmith, Laura Heine, Lola Jenkins, Lori Kennedy, Mary Elizabeth Kinch, Bonnie Langenfeld, Cindy Lohbeck,

Karen McTavish, Kari Schell, Annie Unrein

2 Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference

Our 2017 show and conference will be held once again in Duluth, near beautiful Lake Superior and Canal Park. On behalf of Minnesota Quilters, Inc we want to thank you for reviewing and then hopefully choosing to come to our show. We are a volunteer driven organization and our show rotates around the state to various venues, yet each show offers you the best of what we can make available in terms of teachers, lectures, exhibits, vendors, and of course, a variety of fun activities like the “Charming City Stroll” and the annual banquet speaker to keep you busy!

Our show coordinator and our awesome show committee volunteers have been hard at work to make the 2017 show memorable for you. Meet up with friends or make new ones, learn new techniques in class, enjoy our exciting special exhibits, and by all means, bring comfortable shoes!!

If you are not already an MQ member, you may want to join so that when registration opens in January, you will get the membership priority for registration and discounted fees for classes. MQ annual membership is $40 for adults and $20 for students; check out our web site for other membership benefits at www. mnquilt.org.

Plan to stay for a few days at the 2017 show and conference. There will be lots of quilts to see and classes and lectures to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

Rose Allen and Pat Curtner Co-Presidents, Minnesota Quilters, Inc

Admissions ...........................2,30Banquet ..................................17Breakfast Lecture .....................20Bus Tours ..................................7Challenge Quilts .......................6Charming City Stroll ..................16Class Summary ...................18-19Classes ..............................21-27Dessert Lecture ...................... 20Driving to Duluth .....................30Exhibits - Youth ....................8-10Exhibits - Non-Judged .............8-9 Exhibits - Overview .......... ..........7Exhibits - Special ........................5 Faculty ....................................17 Food at Show .............................6 Hanging Sleeve Instructions ..... 29Important Dates ........................3 Judged Competition ........... 11-15Lectures .................................20Lecture Pass.............................20 Lodging ..................................31Meet Teachers/Sneak Preview ....16 Mobility Accommodations .......31MQ Annual Meeting ..................16 MQ Board of Directors.................3 MQ Membership .......................28 Parking Information .................30 Photography Rules ....................7Presidents’ Challenge ................6Quilt Drop-Off Sites .................8 Quilter of the Year .......................4 Raffle Quilt ...............................4 Registration Form ....................35 Registration Information ......33-34 Schedule of Events ....................3 Show Committee .......................2 Small Quilt Auction .....................7Special Events ......................16-17 Volunteer Form ........................32

AdmissionsSingle Day $12.00MQ Member: $10.00 (MQ membership card required)Children (5-12): $ 5.00 Children (0 - 4): FreeMulti-Day: $25.00 Multi-Day MQ Member: $18.00

*Don’t stand in long admission lines - see page 30

See page 7 for bus tour group information.

Show CommitteeShow Coordinators Rebecca Finch(Miinneapolis)[email protected]

AdmissionsDee Legvold (Apple Valley)Mary Tague (Mahtomedi)

BanquetBrenda Lyseng (Eagan)

Bus ToursLoretta Stone (St. Paul Park)

Challenge 2017Karen Kopitzke (Afton)Miki Peine (St. Paul)

Challenge 2018Betsy Shannon (Minneapolis)Sharon Englund (Minneapolis)

Charming City StrollFaye Bodenhamer (Lino Lakes)Gayle Cmiel (Stillwater)

Door PrizesNancy Broshat (Minneapolis)Carla Kilkelly (Richfield)

FacebookSharon Peterson (Minneapolis)

FacultyRebecca Finch (Minneapolis)

Judged QuiltsKate Eelkema (Minnetonka)Melissa Griggs (Minneapolis)

MerchandiseWynn Martin (Marine on St. Croix)Lynette Disrud (Eden Prairie)

Non-Judged QuiltsMerle Pratt (Apple Valley)Adrianne Lemberg (Hudson, WI)

PowerPointDebra Svedberg (Minneapolis)

PhotographyPeggy Stockwell (Taylors Falls)

Printing & PublishingJanet Watt (Maplewood)Karen Knoll (Lino Lakes)

Raffle QuiltKristin Lawson (Minneapolis)

Raffle Quilt TicketsJude Edling (Minneapolis)Martha Eaves (St. Paul)

RegistrationJan Schmidt (Coon Rapids)Char Wenger (Coon Rapids) Nancy Hall (Nisswa)

SecretaryLinda Kosfeld (Bloomington)

SignageJill Schultz (Blaine)Betsy Shannon (Minneapolis)

Small Quilt AuctionKaren Ohlson (Richfield)Carrie D’Andrea (Blooming-ton)

Special ExhibitsMary Ann Baraibar (Brooklyn Park)Becca Brackett (Minneapolis)

VendorsBarb Jackson (Vadnais Heights)Mary Tague (Mahtomedi)

VolunteersVirginia Gleason (St Cloud)Jean Hoff (St Cloud)

WebsitePat Curtner (St. Paul)Karen Kopitzke (Afton)

Youth ExhibitPaulette Marini (Minnetonka)Kathie Simon Frank (Min-neapolis)

Show DirectorLinda [email protected]

Greetings from the MQ Co-PresidentsTable of Contents

Registration Book 3

Important Dates2017 Challenge Quilts (See page 6 for more information) Entry Form Submission Deadline: April 21, 2017

Advance Registration (See pages 33-35 for more information)Members Only: Begins January 16, 2017 General: Begins February 1, 2017 Deadline: May 1, 2017 (mail-in) ; May 15, 2017 (online)

Judged Competition (See pages 11-15 for more information) Entry Form Submission Deadline: Saturday, April 15, 2017

Non-Judged Exhibit, Youth Exhibit (see pages 8-10 for more information) Entry Form Submission Deadline: Saturday, April 15, 2017

Presidents’ Challenge see page 6 for more information

Schedule of EventsAdvance registration is required for Classes, Box Lunches, Breakfast Lecture, Dessert Lecture, Multi Lecture Pass, and the Grand Banquet.

Wednesday, June 7, 20177:30am-8:00pm Registration Open8:30am-3:30pm Classes6:00pm-7:00pm Meet the Teachers7:00pm-9:00pm Sneak Preview of Quilts and Merchant Mall

Thursday, June 8, 20177:30am-5:45pm Registration Open8:00am-4:30pm General Admission Window Open8:30am-4:30pm Classes & Lectures9:00am-5:00pm Exhibits & Merchant Mall Open5:00pm-9:00pm Evening Classes & Lectures

Friday, June 9, 20177:30am-5:00pm Registration Open8:00am-4:30pm General Admission Window Open8:00am-9:00am Breakfast Lecture8:30am-4:30pm Classes and Lectures9:00am-5:00pm Exhibits & Merchant Mall Open12:00pm-1:00pm MQ Annual Meeting (MQ Members Only)5:30pm-9:30pm Grand Banquet

Saturday, June 10, 20177:30am-2:00pm Registration Open8:00am-3:30pm General Admission Window Open8:30am-4:00pm Classes and Lectures*9:00am-4:00pm Exhibits & Merchant Mall OpenNoon Small Quilt Auction bidding closes (items available for pick-up beginning at 3:00pm)3:00pm Small Quilt Auction Pick Up4:00pm Raffle Quilt drawing 4:00pm Show Closes5:30pm-6:30pm Judged Quilt Pick Up5:30pm-6:30pm Non-Judged Quilt Pick Up

NOTES:*The class lunch break on Saturday is 11:30am-1:00pm since classes end one-half hour earlier than other days (4:00pm on Saturday).

Event times are subject to change. For updates, please visit our website at:

www.mnquilt.org/mq2017

Co-Presidents: Rose Allen & Pat Curtner [email protected]

President-Elect: Adrianne Lemberg [email protected] Secretary: Karen Knoll [email protected]

Treasurer: Vicci Mattsfield [email protected]

Education Directors: Sharon Peterson & Merle Pratt [email protected]

Communications Directors: Karen Kopitzke & Kay Genelin [email protected]

Operations Director: Kathie Simon Frank [email protected]

Membership Directors: Barbara Jackson & Lynette Wass [email protected]

Past President: Martha Eaves [email protected]

Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office 651-224-3572

Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Board of Directors

10/1/2016-9/30/2017

Minnesota Quilters is pleased to announce our 2017 Quilter of the Year, Karen McTavish. Karen McTavish is an internationally known quilter, teacher, lecturer, and author who has been teaching professionally since 2000. She has been quilting on a longarm since 1997 fulfilling her two passions: creativity and inspiration. Karen specializes in crafting award winning quilts using techniques which allow any machine quilter to replicate traditional “hand-quilted” effects as well as quilting today’s modern quilts. She has been featured on television shows, such as Simply Quilts on PBS and writes articles for national quilting magazines and journals. Karen has lectured and has judged quilt shows across the country. She is the author of seven books: Quilting for Show 1 & 2, Whitework Quilting, Mastering the Art of McTavishing 1 & 2, Secrets of Elemental Quilting and Custom Curves. She has been a full -time professional quilter since 1997 – supporting her family through her craft. In addition to displaying her quilts, Karen will be on the faculty at our 2017 show and conference. We look forward to seeing more of her and her work next June! http://mctavishquilting.com/


Quilter of the Year - Karen McTavish Minnesota Quilters Raffle Quilt

“Wish I May”Minneapolis Modern Quilt Group members made bright scrappy blocks according to Kristin Lawson’s design. Nancy Birger machine quilted it. It is 89” x 89” square.

This picture does not do the quilt justice!To view a color photo of the raffle quilt, please

check the show website atwww.mnquilt.org/mq2017.

Minnesota Quilters, Inc. uses the proceeds from the raffle quilt to support its mission to celebrate the art of quilting.

Raffle tickets are $2 each and are available at MQ meetings, from the MQ office, and during the MQ Quilt Show and Conference in Duluth.

You may buy raffle tickets with cash or checks; we may not accept credit card payment for them. To request raffle tickets, please contact Raffle Ticket Co-chairs at [email protected], the MQ office at 253 State Street, St Paul, MN 55107-1612, or by phone (651-224-3572). If you are unable to pick up raffle tickets in person, we can mail them to you.

“Wish I May” is available for guest appearances at your guild meeting, show or other special event. This provides more opportunities to promote the MQ show and sell tickets. Please contact Jude Edling at [email protected] to reserve the quilt.

The “Wish I May” raffle drawing will be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH, 2017 at 4:00 PM at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, MN. You need not be present to win. Thank you for making this fundraiser a success!

Good Luck!

Please visit the show website www.mnquilt.org/mq2017

for news, updates, and corrections

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”The Lion King Cherrywood Challenge”This amazing collection of 20 x 20 small quilts is the result of a challenge by Cherrywood Fabrics that used the theme “The Lion King.” With the permission of Disney, participants were influenced by the story, music, costumes and message of the movie and Broadway musical, as well as the mighty king of the jungle. The jaw-dropping exhibit by 120 artists is held together by cohesive size, color, theme and fabric.

”Two Friends, Many Quilts: A Collection of the Collaborative, Award-Winning Work of Marilyn Badger and Claudia Clark Myers”This special exhibit is a collection of some of the twenty-two quilts that Marilyn and Claudia have made together. In 2001, they collaborated on “Mediterranean Beauty”, a raffle quilt which won several awards, including a Judge’s Choice at the AQS Paducah Show and Best of Show at the Minnesota Quilter’s Conference and Show in St Cloud. This sparked the beginning of a long quilting friendship that reaches from Duluth, Minnesota to St George, Utah. They continue to treasure their creative relationship and hope you enjoy seeing the interesting changes in their quilting evolution that have taken place over the last fifteen years.

”BIG and small” - Contemporary Quilters-Minneapolis MN People love small things - babies, kittens, miniatures. Think about how small we are as compared to the universe. People love BIG things - the biggest pumpkin at the State Fair was 1143 pounds, Lincoln in his Memorial is 19 feet tall, the World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Darwin is 12 feet in diameter. Our quilted thirty creations will be either Big or small, or maybe both. Take a look and see what you discover!

”A is for Applique” - Students of Pat Cox-Minneapolis MNEach year the students of Pat Cox organize an exhibit at the Minnesota Quilters Show and Conference to display their current applique works and each year the exhibit is truly extraordinary. Come to the show to view these twelve quilts and see applique as has never been done before.

”The Japanese Inspired Quilts of Patricia Cox”Patricia Cox-Minneapolis MNThirty-seven Japanese inspired quilts made over the years by Patricia Cox, one of the founding members of Minnesota Quilters. The quilts were exhibited at the Owatonna Art Center in 2016.

”Quilted Quotes Challenge” - Shelly Ricci’s Art Quilt Group A fun exhibit of fifteen 16 x 16 quilts inspired by famous quotes.

”2016 Red and White Challenge” - Block Swappers of Blue Earth MNTwelve large red and white quilts ranging in size from full to queen created in response to the group’s 2016 challenge. The quilts demonstrate traditional, modern and original designs that you will not want to miss.

”Nine Patch Challenge” - Needle Nuts-Prior Lake MN Nine experienced sewing friends, nine months. The rules were to make two 3” finished blocks for each group member including the sewist for a total of 18 blocks per month. No whites, no solids and darks had to be at the corner position. Then make a quilt any size, any pattern but the blocks had to be used on the front of the quilt.

”Granite City Rocks” - St. Cloud Heritage QuiltersEach participant picked one of two fabrics that resemble the two types of granite quarried in the St. Cloud area. A minimum of one square inch of this fabric has to be used in their quilt top and it also has to be used for the binding. The fabric has to be be easily found in their design. They cannot not dye, paint or stitch over it to change it. As part of our Heritage, each participant has to choose a traditional block with a name. This block is what their design is based on. One or more blocks can be made to fit within the 24” X 24” footprint. Sashing or

borders can be added as well as any embellishments they like (beads, buttons, couched threads, applique, sequins, etc.). The block can be changed by making it wonky, twisting it, abstracting it, using non-traditional fabrics for it’s construction or leaving it a traditional block/blocks.

“Navigating Lake Superior with Mariner’s Compass Quilts”Northern Lights Machine Quilters Guild-Duluth MNThis special exhibit of 20-24 wall hanging size quilts (each around 62 x 62) presents interpretations of the “Vintage Compass” pattern by Judy Niemeyer, taught to our guild by certified instructor Jodie Madison. This collection is a tribute to the Mariner’s Compass pattern, one of the earliest quilt patterns available to quiltmakers. Before the magnetic compass was available, early mariners depended on a wind chart called the wind rose. The wind rose gradually evolved into the compass rose on nautical maps and continued to be a useful decorative feature on charts and maps for centuries. It is likely that quilters were inspired by the varied designs used to depict the compass rose.

“My Blogging Adventure” - Suzy Webster-Apple Valley MN A showcase of about twenty poster sized quilts created during my first two years of blogging; the quilts represent what I have learned during that time. (Suzy Webster was the winner of the 2016 Minnesota Quilters Show and Conference Stationary Machine Quilting Award for her quilt “Kaboom”.)

“The Power of Three” - Twin Cities Quilting-St. Paul MN In composition odd numbers of elements are more dynamic than groupings of elements equally numbered. The basic idea of the rule is that objects arranged or grouped in odd numbers are more appealing, memorable and effective. This challenge asked quilters to use the power of three in an original design.

”2016 Minnesota Quilters Mystery Quilt “The concept for the 2016 Minnesota Quilters Mystery Quilt was to create an opportunity for a larger group of people to participate in an educational opportunity with Minnesota Quilters, Inc, outreach to members who live in outstate Minnesota, and as a way to reach potential new members to Minnesota Quilters. 160 people participated in the 2016 Minnesota Quilters Mystery Quilt that was designed by Kristin Lawson of “a little crispy”. There was an online Facebook group where participants shared questions and pictures of their progress on the quilt. It was a fun year.

“A Take on Modern” - Minneapolis Modern Quilt GuildSee 25-30 quilts, wall hanging to bed quilt size, that look at all the ways modern quilting is interpreted.

“Idiom Challenge” - Evening Star Quilters-Mahtomedi MN Twenty-three members of the guild each produced an 18x24 inch quilt based upon a randomly chosen idiom such as “The Grass is Always Greener,” ”Eye Candy,” etc. Members were asked to keep their idiom a secret, and given nine months to come up with an idea and make their quilt. At a special “reveal” meeting, the quilts were hung with no descriptions, and members were given a game sheet with a multiple choice listing of the idioms selected. Winners received quilt shop gift certificates and other prizes.

“Scavenger Hunt Challenge” - Minnesota Quilters, Inc The challenge was to incorporate into a quilt as many items a possible from a given list of thirty-two items. There was no restriction as far as size, block choice, using applique, quilting style, or embellishments. Just their imagination!

“Minnesota Wild” - Challenge Chicks-Minneapolis-St. Paul Each quilter will depict something wild that has a Minnesota theme, such as Minnesota wildflowers, birds, animals, etc. The quilts will be 8 x 24 and will be hanging on a stick from a tree native to Minnesota.


Special Exhibits

Food at the Show

Duluth abounds with eating establishments within easy walking distance of the DECC. However, if you want to stay close to quilts, we offer the following:

DECC Deli & Treats

Wednesday• Deli 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Thursday & Friday• Deli 10:00 am to 4:00 pm• Ice Cream Noon to 5:00 pm• Cappuccino Cart 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday• Deli 10:00 am to 4:00 pm• Ice Cream 11:00 am to 3:00 pm• Cappuccino Cart 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Box Lunches To reduce your time standing in food lines, you may pre-register for a box lunch provided by the DECC for $16.75 These can be ordered for Monday through Saturday. Your choices for each day are:

1. Vegetable Wrap with banana or apple and soda or water. Red, Green and Yellow Peppers, Lettuce, Sprouts, Pepper Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce in a Tortilla Wrap2. Roast Turkey with banana or apple and soda or water Freshly Sliced All-Natural Roast Turkey with Lettuce, Tomato, Sprouts and Parmesan Pepper Cream Sauce on a Focaccia Bun3. Ham & Swiss with banana or apple and soda or water Freshly Sliced All-Natural Baked Ham and Swiss Cheese on a Pumpernickel Roll4. Salad with Marinated Chicken with soda or waterBox lunches will be available to you for pickup from 11:00 to 1:00 pm.

2017 Challenge QuiltsThere was no theme for this challenge. The participants were required to use the four fabrics in the challenge pack

purchased at last year’s show and were allowed to use one additional fabric. Entry forms were included in the packs and must be recieved at the MQ office by April 21, 2017.

2018 ChallengeYou can reserve your 2018 Challenge packet when you register online for the 2017 Show.

2018 will be our 40th Anniversary for Minnesota Quilters!The Challenge for 2018 may encourage a theme to reference the Event

The 2018 Challenge Packet fabrics can be viewed on the 2017 website: www.mnquilt.org/mq2017. You may also purchase them at the 2017 Show or at the MQ Office after the show if supplies remain.

Price $18.00

Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Challenges


2017 Presidents’ Challenge

Quilts that Inspire a Child’s Senses

Create a baby or toddler quilt that helps a child explore their senses. Incorporate elements they can:

• FEEL• CHEW• GRAB• MAKE NOISE• SEE• IDENTIFY (shapes, animals, faces, etc.)

These elements need to be firmly attached to the quilt so the child cannot remove them. Use high quality fabrics. Any objects you attach must meet child safety standards.

Quilts can range in size from 30” to 45” on a side and should be square or rectangular.

We will be donating these baby quilts to families participating in local parent support programs.

To enter a quilt, bring it to an MQ meeting or to the show. You may label it with your name if you wish – or it can be anonymous. All quilts will receive MN Quilters identification labels before they are donated.

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Bus ToursBus tours are a great way to visit the Show. You do not have to drive, park, or stand in line for admission - just get off the bus and head for the show floor!

Tell your local quilt shop, quilt guild, or bus company about registering a bus tour to the show because--• Tour group members can get a discounted admission price (based on the size of the group).• Tour group members receive a show book.• Tour registration is free.• No need to commit to the number of people until a few days before the show.• Tour information is put on the 2017 show website for those people looking for a tour.

For further information, contact the 2017 Bus Tours committee by email at [email protected] or check out the information on the 2017 Show website at www.mnquilt.org/mq2017 on the Planning Your Visit tab.

Small Quilt AuctionAt each Annual Show, Minnesota Quilters, Inc. offers small quilts and other related quilt items that have been generously donated by our membership, teachers, and other interested quilters in a silent auction. The donations can include small quilts (100 inches perimeter or smaller), table runners, purses, wearable art pins, fabric postcards, dolls, bowls, pillow cases, pillows and other small items. These items will illustrate to our show visitors the broad variety of quilting art AND offer our members an opportunity to demonstrate skills, generosity, and support of the Minnesota Quilters organization. In addition some items will be placed on a “Buy It Now” table where items can be purchased without bidding.All donations will be welcome beginning January 1, 2017. Please use a safety pin to attach a label with your name, address, telephone number and email (if you have one) and the title (if there is one).Auction proceeds are used to support the mission of Minnesota Quilters, Inc. including grants and scholarship programs, the TV shows on quilting aired in Minnesota and our region, and to meet other needs of this volunteer organization.You may bring your donations to the MQ meetings or mail them to

Minnesota Quilters, Inc.253 State Street

St Paul, MN 55107-1612ATTN: Small Quilt Auction

Donations will be accepted right up to the start of the show. All donations become the property of Minnesota Quilters, Inc. although you can buy yours back if you cannot part with it!! Your donations are tax deductible. Items not sold will be used for other MQ charitable purposes. We will encourage the bidders to be generous.Thank you for donating and for bidding at the show.

Questions?Call Carrie D’Andrea at 952-835-5890

Or Karen Ohlson at 612-866-4151

Check out the website www.mnquilt.org/mq2017 for the latest information


Quilt Exhibits - General OverviewAre you considering displaying a quilt in the 2017 Dulith Show? First, decide whether you want to receive professional judged feedback and be eligible for competitive prizes (Judged Competition) or if you would simply like to display and share your quilt (Non-Judged Exhibit). Once decided, read through and follow the instructions provided in this booklet for the selected category.

Non-Judged Quilt details begin on page 8. Judged Quilt descriptions begin on page 11.

Additional 2017 Duluth Show exhibits:

Youth Exhibit:• Are you (or do you know) a youngster who would like to show his or her quilt? See article on page 10

Challenge Quilt• : Folks who purchased 2017 challenge fabric share their creativity in this exhibit. Refer to page 6.

Special Exhibits• : Refer to page 5.

Small Quilt Auction• : Are you willing to donate a small quilt or quilted item for the show’s silent auction? Refer to page 7.

Design Source or Inspiration: If you followed a published pattern from a book, magazine, or pattern company, indicate the designer’s name and/or publication on the form. If it is your original design, you may leave it blank.

Hanging Sleeves: Each quilt entered, regardless of exhibit, must have a 4 inch finished sleeve securely attached to the top back of the quilt. Instructions can be found on page 29 of this book and on the MQ website (www.mnquilt.org).


Non-Judged Drop-Off Sites

Quilts entered in the Non-Judged Exhibit and Youth Exhibit can be dropped off between Monday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 27th at one of the following quilt shops during their business hours.

Creations Quilt Shop2904 West 3rd STDuluth, MN 55806218-628-1687

Eagle Creek Quilt Shop333 2nd AVE WShakopee, MN 55379952-233-3774

Sew With Me1250 Frontage RoadStillwater, MN 55082651-342-2126

Sew With Me1750 Weir DRWoodbury, MN 55125651-600-3258

Quilt Cove1960 Cliff Lake RdEagan, MN 55122651-452-8891

Four Seasons Quilt Shop9708 63rd AVE NMaple Grove, MN 55369763 557-5899

Firefly Quilt Shop1219 Caledonia STMankato, MN 55806507 344-0441

Gruber’s Quilt Shop310 4th AVE NEWaite Park, MN 56387320 259-4360

Quilter’s Haven2930 146th ST, Suite 108Rosemount, MN 55068651 322-7071

You may also mail quilts to the MQ Office at 253 State Street, St Paul, MN 55107-1612. If you mail to MQ, you must include a prepaid shipping return label OR pick up the quilt at the show. All mailed quilts must be mailed in time to be received during the regular drop off dates noted.

This Exhibit gives quilters a place to share quilts they’ve enjoyed creating -- whether it’s their interpretation of a pattern, their results of a group exchange, challenge or mystery, a kit, or a special gift they’ve made. Because of the unlimited variety, these quilts offer inspiration and ideas to all levels of quilting.

The non-refundable entry fee for each quilt entered in the Non-Judged exhibit is as follows: Minnesota Quilters members – Free Non-Members - $10. (US funds)Payment may be made by check, credit card, or money order. Make check or money order payable to Minnesota Quilters, Inc. For entries from outside the United States, an international money order is required.

You may submit up to two entries in the Non-Judged quilt exhibit. Any quilts finished after January 1, 2015 are eligible. Entry form deadline is Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Here’s how to enter: Complete one Non-Judged entry form for each quilt that you wish to enter. • Entry form is available online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2017OR• Mail entry form plus a photo of the quilt (for exhibit layout planning only - quilt does not have to be finished), entry fee (if required): Non-Judged Exhibit Minnesota Quilters, Inc 253 State Street St Paul, MN 55107-1612• Complete all parts of the entry form. Make sure to designate your drop-off and pick-up choices.• Do not forget the photo.• Your entry will result in a letter with information about dropping off and picking up your quilt(s), usually about 10 days before the drop off week. We need time to plan and organize the display.• All Non-Judged quilts must have a hanging sleeve and must have a fabric storage and transport bag with the name, address, and phone number printed on the outside. (Sleeve instructions can be found at www.mnquilt.org and on page 29 of this registration booklet.)• Quilts for the Non-Judged exhibit must be dropped off or mailed to arrive at the shops or MQ office between May 22 to May 27,or delivered to the DECC Convention Center by noon Tuesday, June 6.

Non-Judged Quilts are eligible for one of two Non-Judged Viewers Choice Awards of $250 (Large Quilt and Wall Hanging). Special Recognition Ribbons are awarded throughout the show by: the MQ Co-Presidents, 2017 Show Coordinator, Show Faculty, Site Security Team, and a Duluth representative. Non-Judged quilts are included with the Judged quilts in the consideration for these ribbons.

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Non-Judged Quilt Exhibit Entry Form Online entry at mnquilt.org/mq2017 or mail. Deadline: Saturday April 15, 2017

Complete one form and photograph per item (you may photocopy the form). Limit of two items per person.

Entry fee for the Non-Judged Exhibit: MQ members - free, Non-Members - $10. If paying by check, please make payable to Minnesota Quilters, Inc.

Payment:____Amex ____MasterCard ____Visa ____ Discover ____Check ____Money Order CREDIT CARD # - - - EXP: / CCV: _______ Authorized charge amount $ _________ Signature: _____________________________________ Are you a current member of Minnesota Quilters, Inc.? ___ Yes ___ No

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Name:

Primary phone:

Street address: Secondary phone:

(add’l address):

City, State, Zip: Email:

Please complete 1 form per item.

Limit of 2 items per person.

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Indicate Category: Quilt Wall hanging

Indicate Size of Quilt (in Inches) (Maximum is 110” wide by 110” long)

Length (Top to Bottom): _________ Width at Top Edge: Inches

Title of Work: Sewn/ Pieced/ Appliqued by: Quilted by:

Design Source/ Inspiration: If item is from a published book, magazine or pattern, please indicate the pattern designer’s name and/or the publication. If original design, leave blank.

Year Item Was Completed: ______ Quilts finished after January 1, 2015, and not previously displayed in a Minnesota Quilters Show may be entered.

QUILT DELIVERY AND QUILT PICK UP

Quilt Drop-Off Please indicate which. I will:

____ Ship my quilt(s) to Minnesota Quilters 253 State Street, St. Paul, MN 55107-1612 ____ Drop my quilt(s) off at the DECC Convention Center on Tuesday June 6th by 12 Noon ____ Drop-off at a Quilt Shop (between Mon., May 22 – Sat., May 27) - Specify Name of shop from page 8

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Quilt Pick Up Please indicate which. I will:

____ I will pick up my quilt at the DECC Convention Center Saturday June 10th between 5:30-6:30 PM. ____ I am enclosing my prepaid shipping label to have my quilt returned to me after the show. ____ Pick up at a Quilt Shop after June 12 - Specify Name of shop from page 8 ___________________________________

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Brief Description of entry: Approximately 40 words for display with the quilt. Descriptions may be edited to fit space allowed.

***Value (for insurance purposes) $_____________ ***Value is required. Quilts valued at $1000 or more must be accompanied by a copy of the quilt appraisal performed by a certified appraiser. By submitting this quilt for the exhibit and signing this entry form, I grant to Minnesota Quilters, Inc., a limited right to photograph my quilt for archival purposes and for advertising or promotional purposes relating to the promotion of Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Quilt Show and Conference. This grant includes print and electronic rights to display my quilt for a limited period of time for the stated purpose. I agree to all the terms and conditions set forth in this application. Signature: Date:

Mail this completed form, photograph(s) of the quilted item(s), entry fee (if applicable) to Non-Judged Exhibit Minnesota Quilters, Inc 253 State Street St Paul, MN 55107-1612

You will receive a packet with information including drop-off and pickup procedures about 10 days before drop-off week.

Registration Book Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office 651-224-3572

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Youth Exhibit 2017Youth are our future!

We know that children who grow up around moms and grandmas, aunties, and neighbors who sew and quilt are curious about what they’re doing. Many children learn to sew from these loved-ones. We applaud that. Some children and teens also are learning to sew from 4-H and scout activities. Wherever you (or children you know) are learning to sew and make quilts, please share the quilts you make with all of us!

We’re calling all youth quilters and sewers 18 and younger to enter quilts, large or small, into our annual show in Duluth this coming June!

There’s no exhibit fee - everyone 18 and younger can enter • for free. Make your quilts large, medium, or small--there are no size • restrictions. Each quilt must have 3 layers (a front, batting, and backing) • held together with hand or machine stitching. Each quilt must have a sleeve sewn to the top of the back so it may be hung.

At least 3/4 (75%) of the assembly and sewing on the quilt • must be done by the youth participant. Quilting may be done by another person and does not count in the 75%Quilts must be pre-registered to be shown. See the entry • form on this page, and be sure to send us your entry by or before April 15, 2017. The address is on the form. Deliver your quilt(s) between Mon. May 22, 2017 and Sat. • May 27, 2017 to the locations listed on page 8 of this booklet.

Ribbons will be awarded and each entrant will be entered into a drawing for a prize. Everyone who enters a quilt will also receive:

a Certificate of Participation, and • a 1-day pass to visit the show and see the quilts. •

Visit our website at www.mnquilt.org for the latest show information, or contact Paulette Marini and Kathie Simon Frank at [email protected] for answers to your questions about entering a quilt in the annual MQ Show.

We look forward to seeing your quilts!

2017 Youth Exhibit Entry FormOnline entry at www.mnquilt.org/mq2017 or mail. Deadline: Saturday April 15, 2017

Complete one form for each item entered.

Youth’s Name: ______________________________________________ Age: ______- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Adult’s Name: _______________________________________________Address: _________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________ State: ____________ ZIP:________________Email:_________________________________________ Phone: _______________________

Width at widest point: __________ inches Length at longest point: __________ inchesTitle of work:_____________________________________________________________________________Brief Description:

Quilt Drop-Off and Pick UpQuilt Drop-Off Please indicate which.I will:____ Ship my quilt(s) to Minnesota Quilters 253 State Street, St. Paul, MN 55107-1612 ____ Drop my work(s) off at the DECC Convention Center on Tuesday June 6th by 12 Noon____ Drop my quilt(s) off at a Quilt Shop (between Mon., May 22 – Sat., May 27) Specify Name of shop from page 8 on line below:

______________________________________________

Quilt Pick Up Please indicate which.I will:____ I will pick up my quilt at the DECC Convention Center Saturday June 10th between 5:30-6:30 PM.____ I am enclosing my prepaid shipping label to have my quilt returned to me after the show.____ Pick up at a Quilt Shop after June 12 – Specify Name of shop from page 8 on line below:

______________________________________________Mail this completed form to: Youth Exhibit Minnesota Quilters, Inc 253 State Street St Paul, MN 55107-1612

You will receive a packet with information including drop-off and pickup procedures about 10 days before drop-off week.

Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Show and Conference

Judged Quilt Competition DefinitionsJudged Definitions

QuiltEach quilt entered must have three distinct layers (quilt top, batting, backing), and must be quilted through all layers. No lined quilt backs allowed.

Quilt EntrantEntrant is the person who constructed the quilt top. Each entrant may enter up to two quilts but only one in any single category.

Two Person QuiltAny quilt that two people worked on, in any way, during the construction, quilting or finishing. This includes quilting done for hire. All work may be done by hand, by machine, or any combination.

Track Machine QuiltingThe machine needle is moved across the quilt surface.

Stationary Machine QuiltingThe quilt is moved under the machine needle such as with a home sewing machine.

Judged Category Descriptions

Appliqué A quilt that uses appliqué, either hand or machine, as the predominant construction technique. It may be hand or ma-chine quilted. It may be completely constructed and quilted by one person, or the quilting may be done by a second per-son. There are three (3) categories: Large 1 Person, Large 2 Person, and Small.

ArtA quilt made from an original design, reflecting innovative construction and design techniques, theme or subject mat-ter and/or materials. No commercial patterns or copies of previous works allowed. Quilts must be made predominantly of fabric, have three layers, and contain hand or machine quilting. This is a single category for 1 or 2 persons and any size quilt.

Group QuiltAny quilt created by three or more people. All work may be done by hand, by machine, or any combination.

MiniatureAny quilt measuring 24 inches or less on each side, with the overall pattern reflecting proportionately reduced scale, and any individual blocks no larger than 4 inches square. All work may be done by hand or by machine and by only one person.

Mixed TechniquesA quilt that uses a balanced combination of appliqué and piecing. It may be completely constructed and quilted by one person, or the quilting may be done by a second per-son. There are three (3) categories: Large 1 Person, Large 2 Person, and Small.

ModernModern quilts are functional, and are inspired by modern design. Minimalism, asymmetry, expansive negative space, and alternate grid work are often part of the composition, as are improvisational piecing, high contrast, and solid fabrics. This is a single category for 1 or 2 persons and a quilt of any size.

Other TechniquesA quilt that uses a special technique(s) to develop the design of the top such as whole cloth, cathedral window, embroi-dery, etc. It may include piecing, any type of appliqué, em-bellishments, or surface design techniques. This is a single category for 1 or 2 persons and a quilt of any size.

PictorialA quilt depicting a person, place, thing, or scene in a real-istic or abstract manner. It may include piecing, any type of appliqué, embellishments, or surface design techniques. It may be completely constructed and quilted by one person or the quilting may be done by a second person. This is a single category for 1 or 2 persons and a quilt of any size.

PiecedA quilt that uses piecing, by hand or machine, as the pre-dominant construction technique. It may be hand or ma-chine quilted. It may be completely constructed by one per-son, or the quilting may be done by a second person. There are three (3) categories: Large 1 Person, Large 2 Person, and Small.

Workmanship - NEW!Any Row by Row, Mystery, Kit, or Quilt Shop Block of the Month quilt may be entered into this category. It may include piecing or appliqué, and the work may be done by hand or machine. It may be completely constructed and quilted by one person, or the quilting may be done by a second person. Since many of the design and/or fabric decisions will have been made by someone other than the entrant, the judges will focus on workmanship - how well the entrant has used the given elements to create the finished quilt. This is a single category for 1 or 2 persons.

Registration Book 11Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office 651-224-3572

Enter Judged Quilt Competition Online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2017

Judged Quilt Competition RulesJudged Competition ENTRY DEADLINE is Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Forms submitted by USPS mail must be postmarked before midnight on Saturday, April 15, 2017.To register online, go to www.mnquilt.org/mq2017

Please read the category definitions carefully, and contact [email protected] if you have any questions. Each quilt entered will receive a critique by judges who are members of the National Association of Certified Quilt Judges (NACQJ).

Non-refundable Entry FeesMinnesota Quilters, Inc. members: $15.00 (US funds) per quilt entry. Non-members: $25.00 (US funds) per quilt entry.

Shipping and HandlingEntrants who will be shipping their quilts to the show and are not picking up their quilts at the show must provide a prepaid shipping label for return of their quilts. Entries in the possession of MQ are insured by Minnesota Quilters insurance, however, return shipping insurance is the responsibility of the entrant.Quilts may be dropped off at the May 4 and May 6 MQ meetings.

Payment Credit cards (Amex, Visa, MasterCard, Discover) or checks are accepted. Make checks payable to Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Mail checks to: Judged Competition, Minnesota Quilters, Inc., 253 State Street, St. Paul, MN 55107-1612 If mailing in a paper entry, include check with the form.

Entry Information• A maximum of 200 entries will be accepted.• Each entrant is limited to two (2) entries. Each entry must be in a different category.• Each entry must be accompanied by a 4x6 photograph of the quilt top. The photo should be a full front view of the finished quilt or quilt top and should fill the entire photograph.• We highly recommend that entrants using paper verify that the form is completely filled out, the entry terms and conditions have been read and accepted, and the form signed.• Submit entries online at: www.mnquilt.org/mq2017 OR photocopy and mail paper forms to: Judged Competition, Minnesota Quilters, Inc., 253 State Street, St. Paul, MN 55107-1612

Rules• All quilts entered in the judged competition must have been completed on or after January 1, 2015.• Minnesota Quilters, Inc. 2017 Show faculty, sponsors, and judges are not eligible to enter the judged competition.• Each quilt entered must have three distinct layers (quilt top, batting, backing) and must be quilted. • No lined or false quilt backs allowed. Quilting must be visible through back of quilt.• No tied quilts.• No kits with the exception of the new Workmanship category.• No rigid frames, rods or mounting devices may accompany quilts.• No rods may be sewn into the quilt sleeve.• Any quilt with fragile dimensional elements must be securely packaged in a rigid box to avoid damage while being shipped by MQ to Duluth.• Hanging Sleeve: Each quilt must have a 4” wide sleeve securely attached to the top on the back of the quilt with the top edge of the sleeve a maximum of 90 inches above the bottom edge of the quilt. Directions on how to create and place a sleeve can be found on the MQ website (www.mnquilt.org), the show website (www.mnquilt.org/mq2017 ) and on Page 29 of this registration book.• Label: An identifying label must be attached to the bottom left corner of the back of the quilt.• Minnesota Quilters reserves the right: • To refuse to hang any quilt that exhibits poor quality construction, has been misrepresented by the photograph, is soiled or stained, does not adhere to the size restrictions, or has been entered in the judged competition at a previous Minnesota Quilters, Inc. show. • To combine or eliminate categories if five (5) or fewer entries have been received for that category. If this occurs entrants will be contacted to discuss options.

PLEASE SEE PAGE 14 FOR JUDGED QUILT SIZES.

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Enter Judged Quilt Competition Online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2017

SPECIAL JUDGED AWARDS:

BEST OF SHOWLarge Quilt $1,500Wall Quilt $1,500

HAND QUILTING $1,000

MACHINE QUILTING $1,000Stationary Machine

MACHINE QUILTING $1,000Track Mounted Machine

JUDGE’S RECOGNITIONJudge #1 $ 100Judge #2 $ 100

JUDGED AWARDS:

APPLIQUE - Large - 1 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

APPLIQUE - Large - 2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

APPLIQUE - Small - 1 or 2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

ART - 1 or 2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

GROUP - 3 or More People1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

MINIATURE - 1 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

MIXED TECHNIQUES - Large - 1 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

MIXED TECHNIQUES - Large -2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

MIXED TECHNIQUES - Small -1 or 2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

MODERN - 1 or 2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

OTHER TECHNIQUES - 1 or 2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

PICTORIAL - 1 or 2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

PIECED - Large - 1 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

PIECED - Large - 2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

PIECED - Small - 1 or 2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

WORKMANSHIP - 1 or 2 Person1st Place $ 500 2nd Place $ 3503rd Place $ 200

AWARD DISTRIBUTION:One Person Categories: The entrant will receive the ribbon and the prize money.Two Person Categories: Two ribbons will be awarded. The entrant will receive the prize money.Best Hand Quilting, Best Stationary Machine Quilting, and Best Track Machine Quilting: The entrant will receive the ribbon and the prize money.

2017 Challenge 2017 Challenge entries will be judged by NACQJ judges. 1st and 2nd place will be awarded at the judges’ discretion. No comment sheets will be provided.

QUILT OR WALL HANGING1st Place $ 100 2nd Place $ 50

WEARABLE ART, 3-D ART & ACCESSORIES1st Place $ 100 2nd Place $ 50

SPECIAL RIBBONS AND PRIZESHarbor City Award – Chosen from quilts made by members of Minnesota Quilters $100Viewers’ Choice – Chosen from Non- Judged EntriesLarge Quilt $ 250 Wall Hanging $ 250

SPECIAL RECOGNITION RIBBONS Both Judged and Non-Judged Entries are included in the consideration for these ribbons.MQ President2017 Show CoordinatorShow FacultySite Security Team

Judged Quilt Awards by Category


Judged Quilt Competition - Important DatesDrop-Off/Delivery/Pick-Up Information

April 15, 2017 Entry Deadline! Online entry closes at midnight. Paper entries must be postmarked before midnight, Saturday April 15 2017.

April 28, 2017 Submission instructions will be mailed to entrants by this date.May 30, 2017 FINAL QUILT DROPOFF!

Entries may be dropped off at the May 4 and 6, 2017 MQ Meetings

Shipped entries must arrive between May 22 and May 26, 2017 and mailed to:

Kate Eelkema 2973 Cedar Crossing Minnetonka, MN 55305

Hand delivered entries may be dropped off at the above address until May 30, 2017.Contact Kate at 612-816-0365 or [email protected] for directions and to arrange a drop off time.

JUDGED QUILTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE MQ OFFICE.June 7, 2017 7:00 PM Sneak Preview – ribbons on winning quilts.

Wednesday (tickets required)June 8-10, 2017 Minnesota Quilters Show and Conference openJune 10, 2017 Quilt pickup at the DECC from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.June 13-14, 2017 Quilts are packed and shipped to entrants who have chosen this option.

JUDGED QUILT SIZES

Judged Exhibit Category Minimum Size Maximum SizeAppliqué – Large 280” perimeter 110” x 110”Appliqué – Small None Less than 280” perimeterArt None 110” x 110”Group None 110” x 110”Miniature None 96” perimeterMixed Techniques – Large 280” perimeter 110” x 110”Mixed Techniques – Small None Less than 280” perimeterModern None 110” x 110”Other Techniques None 110” x 110”Pictorial None 110” x 110”Pieced – Large 280” perimeter 110” x 110”Pieced – Small None Less than 280” perimeterWorkmanship None 110” x 110”

Hanging Sleeve Requirements for Quilts Longer Than 90 Inches • To prevent damage to the bottom edge of long quilts and ensure the quilt will hang off the floor, we are requiring all quilts 90 inches or longer have a sleeve attached to the back with the top edge of the sleeve a maximum of 90 inches above the bottom of the quilt. Instructions for applying this sleeve may be found on the MQ website at www.mnquilt.org, the show website at www.mnquilt.org/mq2017, and on page 29 of this registration book.Quilts 90 inches or less will continue to have the sleeve at the top edge of the quilt. • Quilts may be no longer than 110” on any one side.•


Judged Quilt Competition Entry Form Entry Deadline: Saturday, April 15, 2017

Use this form to submit a paper entry for a quilt in the Judged Quilt Competition. You may enter up to two (2) catego-ries. Use a separate entry form for each quilt. Photocopies of this form may be used. See page 12 for entry rules. Paper entries, accompanied by the entry fee, must be postmarked before midnight on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

NAME__________________________________________________________________________________________ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP _________________________________________________________________________________PRIMARY PHONE: (____) ________________________ SECONDARY PHONE (____) _________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________ Minnesota Quilters, Inc. member? ___Yes ___No Check the category you are entering (see page 11-12 of Registration Book for category descriptions/rules).

Applique – Large – 1 Person Mixed Techniques - Large - 1 Person Pieced - Large - 1 PersonApplique – Large – 2 Person Mixed Techniques - Large - 2 Person Pieced - Large - 2 PersonApplique – Small Mixed Techniques – Small Pieced - SmallArt Modern WorkmanshipGroup – 3 or more Persons Other Techniques Miniature Pictorial

Title of Work______________________________________________________________________________________Year quilt was finished (must be finished after January 1, 2015) ____ 2015 ____ 2016 ____ 2017Width at widest part: __________ inches Length at longest part: __________ inchesPieced by: _____________________________________ Quilted by: _______________________________________Construction Techniques (circle all that apply): Hand Pieced, Machine Pieced, Hand Applique, Machine AppliquePrimary Quilting Technique: ______ Hand ______ Stationary Machine ______ Track MachineDesign Source/Inspiration: ________________________________________________________________________*If design was published in a book or magazine, do you have permission to use the design? ___Yes ___NoDescription of entry. Use the back of this form or attach a separate sheet of paper for a brief and concise statement of your entry. Descriptions greater than 50 words may be edited by MQ.Photo of entire quilt is attached: _____ Yes _____ NoValue (for show insurance purposes) $_______________ (If no value is listed, quilt will be insured for $100.00) Entries valued at $1,000.00 or more must be accompanied by a copy of the quilt appraisal performed by a certified appraiser.Delivery: please check one below _____ I will bring my quilt to one of the May MQ meetings _____ I will ship my quilt to the address below to arrive between May 22 and May 26_____ I will hand deliver my quilt to the address below between May 22 and May 30 Delivery Address: Kate Eelkema, 2973 Cedar Crossing, Minnetonka, MN 55305Pick Up: please check one below_____ My quilt will be picked up at the DECC between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm Saturday, June 10th _____ I will pick up my quilt at the delivery address above between June 14th and June 16th_____ I will include a prepaid return shipping label so my quilt can be shipped back to me by MQEntry Fee: ______ $15 MQ member ______ $25 not a MQ member Send this completed form with entry fee and one 4x6 color photograph to: Minnesota Quilters, Inc., 253 State Street, St. Paul, MN 55107-1612 Payment type: ___Amex ___MasterCard ___Visa ___Discover ___Check (payable to Minnesota Quilters, Inc.)CREDIT CARD # ________ - ________ - ________ - ________ EXP: ______/______ CCV ____Authorized Charge Amount $_____________ Signature:__________________________________________

Read this agreement! Your signature on this form indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions:I have read the rules and agree, and I acknowledge that I wish to enter the above item and agree to abide by all quilt contest rules as well as any decision of the jury/judges. I certify that this application has been filled out in its entirety and is complete, true and accurate to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief. I acknowledge and understand that my signature below gives Minnesota Quilters, Inc. (MQ) the right to use a photo of my quilt for promotion of MQ events in any publications, advertisements, catalogue of show quilts, non-printable CD-Rom/DVD of show images, and other printed or electronic materials. I further understand that MQ will request permission before using the quilt entered for any other commercial purpose.

Signature: __________________________________________________ Date:_____________________



Special Events

Wednesday, JUNE 7, 2017

Meet the Teachers6:00 - 7:00 pm

Sneak Preview7:00 - 9:00 pm

Pre-purchased tickets are $15 and cover “Meet the Teachers” and “Sneak Preview”.

Join us for a special time meeting the teachers and lecturers, purchasing books and patterns, and getting autographs.

At 6:45pm there will be a door prize drawing. You must be present to win.

Tickets may be purchased at the show at the registration booth for $10.00 for Meet the Teachers only.

After meeting the teachers, be among the first to view the quilts and visit the vendors!

What a great way to start your show experience!

Tickets may be purchased at the show at the registration booth for $10.00 for Sneak Preview only.

Charming City StrollWednesday, JUNE 7, 2017 - Saturday, JUNE 10, 2017

The 2017 Charming City Stroll (CCS) will take place in the quaint Duluth Canal Park Market area conveniently located next to the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC). The Hingeley Road vendor booth, in the vendor mall, will also be a stop in the CCS this year.

Your CCS “passport” will include a listing of the nine participating stops in Canal Park and a visit to the Hingeley Road vendor booth included on the list. When you visit each stop, your passport will be punched. After all 10 stops are visited and passport punched, turn in your passport to the CCS table near the registration area at DECC to receive your Charm Pack, a special Duluth themed commemorative 2017 charm, and a jewelry pin for safe keeping of your charm collection! It’s important to remember… CCS passports and charm packs are limited quantities---- so don’t delay. You may purchase a CCS passport when you register for the 2017 MQ Show and Conference, $19 for MQ members, $21 non-members. Your passport will then be included in your registration packet. If any are still available, you may purchase a CCS passport at the show, $22 MQ members, $25 non-members. We are proud to announce that Melissa Polo, owner of Hingeley Road Quilt Shop in Floodwood, MN, will once again provide the charm packs for the 2017 CCS. At the March 2017 MQ membership meeting the exciting NEW line of Moda fabric charm packs will be revealed! To receive your Moda charm pack, your “charming charm” and your jewelry pin, turn in your completed passports at the CCS table near the registration area at DECC by Saturday, June 10, 2017 before 3 pm. All completed passports will be entered in the 3:30 p.m. drawing for fabulous prizes donated by participating shops.

Join in the fun and participate in the Charming City Stroll, plus be eligible to win special prizes!

Minnesota Quilters, Inc. Annual Meeting (MQ Members Only)Friday, JUNE 9, 2017 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The MQ Board would like to invite all of our members to attend the Annual Membership General Meeting on Friday, JUNE 9, 2017. To make entry quick, please bring your MQ Membership Card.

At the annual membership meeting you will meet the current Board of Directors, along with the nominees for open positions. You will have a chance to nominate members for the open positions from the floor, but only if you have the permission of the person you are nominating. Voting will take place during the meeting. The voting will not be tallied until after the final day of the show to allow for absentee and other forms of voting allowed under our by-laws. Other business will include, but not be limited to: presentation of the Annual Report, proposed bylaw changes, questions about the budget.

Time for some fun with your fellow quilters! The Annual Banquet features a sit-down dinner, door prizes,

slide show of the award winning quilts, friends old and new!

Special Guests: 2017 Quilter of the Year and our Scholarship Winner

Guest Speaker Becky Goldsmith from Piece O’Cake

Is Quilting Really a Piece O’Cake?

Becky describes her creative process, patterns, innovative techniques, and working collaboratively with her partner (she is half of the Piece O’Cake team). Along the way she will share anecdotes about her quilting journey and reveal

methods every quilter should know. You are sure to find yourself saying – “Why, that sounds like a Piece O’Cake!”

5:30 Social Hour with Cash Bar6:30 Dinner and Speaker

Dinner options (All entrées include Salad, Vegetable, Rolls, Coffee, Tea or Milk) Champagne Chicken•

Lightly Browned Breast of Chicken with a light Champagne Sauce and Oven-Browned Baby Red Potatoes Pan-Fried Walleye•

Pan-Fried Walleye topped with Sautéed Kale, Lemon and Tomato with Tartar Sauce Baked Acorn Squash with Minnesota Wild Rice•

Topped with Spicy Walnuts and drizzled with Pesto Cream Sauce

Cost is $40 for MQ members and $48 for non-members. Advance registration is required so sign up now online or by mail. When you get to the show, come to the MQ Board Table (starting Wednesday, June 7 at 4 pm) to pick out your seats! Hmm, will you sit with your groupies or take a chance on meeting someone new?


Grand Banquet Event: Friday, JUNE 9, 2017

Faculty Information (Minnesota Teachers noted with *)

Faculty:

Barbara Yates Beasleyhttp://www.barbarayatesbeasley.com/

Michelle Cartier *

Mickey Deprehttp://mdquilts.com

Kate Eelkema *

Gudrun Erla *http://www.gequiltdesigns.com

Pam Goecke Dinndorf *http://www.aardvarkquilts.com

Becky Goldsmithhttp://pieceocake.com

Laura Heinehttp://fiberworks-heine.com/

Lola Jenkinshttp://www.lolasdesignerquilts.net/

Lori Kennedy *http://theinboxjaunt.com/

Mary Elizabeth Kinchhttp://www.maryelizabethkinch.com/

Bonnie Langenfeldhttp://www.landscapesinfabric.com/

Cindy Lohbeckhttp://www.handsonhanddyes.com

Karen McTavish *http://mctavishquilting.com/

Kari Schell *http://www.onpointquilter.com/

Annie Unreinhttps://www.byannie.com/

Lecturers:

Marilyn Badger

Claudia Clark Myers *http://www.claudiamyersdesigns.com/quilts-from-my-designs

Karla Overland *http://cherrywoodfabrics.bigcartel.com


CLASS SCHEDULE BY DAYColor pictures of class projects and detailed supply information will be available online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2017.

Please check the website for classroom sewing machine updates.

Teacher Wednesday, JUNE 7, 2017 Thursday, JUNE 8, 2017 Friday, JUNE 9, 2017 Saturday, JUNE 10, 2017Barbara Yates Beasley W01T Animal Portrait (2 day)Michelle Cartier T02A Yoga for Quilters (1 hr - 6:30-7:30 am)Mickey Depre T03D Half-Scrap Quilts - Summer Carnival F03D Pieced Hexies Buffet S03D Happy Quilt

Kate Eelkema T04T Introduction to Quilt Judging Seminar T04T Introduction to Quilt Judging Seminar (day 2)

Gudrun Erla T05D T05E

Stripology Squared Stripology

F05D Strip Your Stash S05D Mastering “Quilt As You Go”

Pam Goecke Dinndorf W06D Sukiyaki T06D Fronds F06D Ka-PowBecky Goldsmith W07D Improvisational Quilting T07D Backyard Birds F07A

F07PBlowin’ in the Wind Practical Color for Quilters

S07A Stitch it in Wool: Texas Tulips

Laura Heine W08D CollageLola Jenkins W09D Thread Art T09D Fantasy Collage F09D Portrait CollageLori Kennedy W10D Thread Sampler T10D Border Sampler F10D Sailboat Sampler S10D Background Fills Sampler

Mary Elizabeth Kinch W11D FourPlay Fun T11A Letting Go (String Piecing) F11D Small Quilts, Small Pieces S11D Pumpkin Peel

Bonnie Langenfeld W12D Beginning Landscape T12P Mini Landscape Stitch Sampler (4 hrs 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm)

F12D Old World Window

Cindy Lohbeck T13AT13P

Snow and Ice Fabric Dyeing24 Step Color Gradation

F13D Advanced Snow & Ice Fabric Dyeing S13AS13P

Arashi Shibori DyeingItajime Shibori Dyeing

Karen McTavish W15A

W15P

Long Arm - How Am I Supposed To Quilt That?Long Arm - McTavishing

T15P

T15P2

Quilting Modern (1 hr mini-class 1:30-2:30 pm)Machine Quilting AMA (Ask Me Any-thing) (1 hr mini-class 3:00-4:00 pm)

F15AF15P

Long Arm - Modern QuiltingLong Arm - Heirloom Quilting

S15A Long Arm - Victorian Feathers

Kari Schell W16D Art and Stitch™ Thread Art T16DT16E

Mystery QuiltIntro to Easy Draw

F16A EQ T-Shirt Quilt S16D Intro to EQ7

Annie Unrein W17D Back Pack T17D T17E

Yoga Bag Project Bag

F17D Travel Essentials S17D Bon Voyage

Last letter of course:A = morning classP = afternoon classE = evening classD = one day classT = two day classN = noon lecture

Lectures TL12A10:00

TL03N12:00

TL11P2:00

TL04P5:00

TL19E6:30

The Art of Realistic Fabric Art (Bonnie Langenfeld)

Let’s Get Hexed! (Mickey Depre)

Random Acts of Quilting (Mary Elizabeth Kinch) Judges’ Panel (Kate Eelkema & Judy Taylor) Two Friends - Many Quilts (Claudia Clark Myers & Marilyn Badger)Dessert Lecture

FL18A8:00

FL01A10:00

FL16P2:00

“The Lion King” (Karla Overland)Breakfast Lecture

Lions, Llamas, and Bears! Oh My (Barbara Yates Beasley)

Working Through Quilting Design Paralysys - How I Choose to Quilt My Tops. (Kari Schell)

SL09A10:00am

SL06N12:00

SL07P2:00

A Quilt Artist’s Journey (Lola Jenkins)

Strip Your Stash (Gudrun Erla)

A Practical Approach To Color (Becky Gold-smith)

Other Special Events 6:007:00

Meet The TeachersSneak Preview of Quilts and Vendors

12:00 5:30

MQ Annual Meeting (members only)Grand Banquet with Lecture “Is Quilting Really a Piece O’ Cake?” with Becky Goldsmith

Registration Book 19

Wednesday Class Times:One and Two Day Classes8:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-3:30pmAM - 8:30am-11:30am PM - 12:30pm-3:30pm

Thursday through Saturday* Class Times:Full Day Classes - 8:30am-11:30am and 1:30-4:30pmAM Classes - 8:30am-11:30amPM Classes - 1:30pm-4:30pm (*Sat PM classes 1:00-4:00)Evening Classes - 6:00pm-9:00pm


Teacher Wednesday, JUNE 7, 2017 Thursday, JUNE 8, 2017 Friday, JUNE 9, 2017 Saturday, JUNE 10, 2017Barbara Yates Beasley W01T Animal Portrait (2 day)Michelle Cartier T02A Yoga for Quilters (1 hr - 6:30-7:30 am)Mickey Depre T03D Half-Scrap Quilts - Summer Carnival F03D Pieced Hexies Buffet S03D Happy Quilt

Kate Eelkema T04T Introduction to Quilt Judging Seminar T04T Introduction to Quilt Judging Seminar (day 2)

Gudrun Erla T05D T05E

Stripology Squared Stripology

F05D Strip Your Stash S05D Mastering “Quilt As You Go”

Pam Goecke Dinndorf W06D Sukiyaki T06D Fronds F06D Ka-PowBecky Goldsmith W07D Improvisational Quilting T07D Backyard Birds F07A

F07PBlowin’ in the Wind Practical Color for Quilters

S07A Stitch it in Wool: Texas Tulips

Laura Heine W08D CollageLola Jenkins W09D Thread Art T09D Fantasy Collage F09D Portrait CollageLori Kennedy W10D Thread Sampler T10D Border Sampler F10D Sailboat Sampler S10D Background Fills Sampler

Mary Elizabeth Kinch W11D FourPlay Fun T11A Letting Go (String Piecing) F11D Small Quilts, Small Pieces S11D Pumpkin Peel

Bonnie Langenfeld W12D Beginning Landscape T12P Mini Landscape Stitch Sampler (4 hrs 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm)

F12D Old World Window

Cindy Lohbeck T13AT13P

Snow and Ice Fabric Dyeing24 Step Color Gradation

F13D Advanced Snow & Ice Fabric Dyeing S13AS13P

Arashi Shibori DyeingItajime Shibori Dyeing

Karen McTavish W15A

W15P

Long Arm - How Am I Supposed To Quilt That?Long Arm - McTavishing

T15P

T15P2

Quilting Modern (1 hr mini-class 1:30-2:30 pm)Machine Quilting AMA (Ask Me Any-thing) (1 hr mini-class 3:00-4:00 pm)

F15AF15P

Long Arm - Modern QuiltingLong Arm - Heirloom Quilting

S15A Long Arm - Victorian Feathers

Kari Schell W16D Art and Stitch™ Thread Art T16DT16E

Mystery QuiltIntro to Easy Draw

F16A EQ T-Shirt Quilt S16D Intro to EQ7

Annie Unrein W17D Back Pack T17D T17E

Yoga Bag Project Bag

F17D Travel Essentials S17D Bon Voyage

Last letter of course:A = morning classP = afternoon classE = evening classD = one day classT = two day classN = noon lecture

Lectures TL12A10:00

TL03N12:00

TL11P2:00

TL04P5:00

TL19E6:30

The Art of Realistic Fabric Art (Bonnie Langenfeld)

Let’s Get Hexed! (Mickey Depre)

Random Acts of Quilting (Mary Elizabeth Kinch) Judges’ Panel (Kate Eelkema & Judy Taylor) Two Friends - Many Quilts (Claudia Clark Myers & Marilyn Badger)Dessert Lecture

FL18A8:00

FL01A10:00

FL16P2:00

“The Lion King” (Karla Overland)Breakfast Lecture

Lions, Llamas, and Bears! Oh My (Barbara Yates Beasley)

Working Through Quilting Design Paralysys - How I Choose to Quilt My Tops. (Kari Schell)

SL09A10:00am

SL06N12:00

SL07P2:00

A Quilt Artist’s Journey (Lola Jenkins)

Strip Your Stash (Gudrun Erla)

A Practical Approach To Color (Becky Gold-smith)

Other Special Events 6:007:00

Meet The TeachersSneak Preview of Quilts and Vendors

12:00 5:30

MQ Annual Meeting (members only)Grand Banquet with Lecture “Is Quilting Really a Piece O’ Cake?” with Becky Goldsmith


LECTURES THURSDAY

TL12A: The Art of Realistic Fabric ArtLecturer: Bonnie LangenfeldThursday 10:00 amEssential art elements and techniques for realism such as lines of perspective, using color for depth, fabric choices and stitch techniques will be covered in this forty-five minute lecture by Bonnie Langenfeld. Many pictures of her in-progress work and completed pieces will be shown.

TL03N: Let’s Get Hexed! Lecturer: Mickey DepreThursday 12:00 NoonAn interactive lecture/demo/audience participation event that includes a small trunk show of English Paper Pieced quilts, some made by Mickey, some antique. She will take you through basting a Hexie during the Power Point presentation that will be filled with tips and tricks about English Paper Piecing! She will provide the EPP papers; audience needs to bring two 3.5″ squares of fabric, one pin, one needle, basting thread and small scissors. Thimble is optional.

TL11P: Random Acts of QuiltingLecturer: Mary Elizabeth KinchThursday 2:00 pm An educational, and entertaining look at “real life” quilting presented along with a trunk show. Great ideas and lessons learned (some the hard way) are shared and some of the sacrosanct rules that can and should be broken are revealed. Topics include the chaos theory of quilting, fabric shockers, industry secrets (did you know fabrics can “explode”?), approaches to borders and bindings, and other brilliant quilting insights.

TL04P: Judges’ PanelLecturers: Kate Eelkema & Judy TaylorThursday 5:00 pmJoin this years’ judges as they explain their process for judging quilts at national shows. Discover how they determine winning piecing, quilting, binding, use of color, embellishing and overall creativity. Once you discover what they are looking for you will have a better idea of how to perfect your techniques before the next judged competition. Free to all entrants in MQ’s Judged Exhibit.

TL19E: Two Friends – Many Quilts Lecturer: Claudia Clark Myers & Marilyn BadgerThursday 6:30 pm Dessert Lecture This lecture accompanies a collection of some of the twenty-two quilts that Marilyn and Claudia have made together. In 2001, they collaborated on “Mediterranean Beauty”, a raffle quilt which won several awards, including a Judges Choice at the AQS Paducah Show and Best of Show at the Minnesota Quilter’s Show and Conference in St Cloud. This sparked the beginning of a long quilting friendship that reaches from Duluth, Minnesota to St George, Utah. They continue to treasure their creative relationship and hope you enjoy seeing the interesting changes in their quilting evolution that have taken place over the last fifteen years.

FRIDAY

FL18A: “The Lion King” Lecturer: Karla OverlandFriday 8:00 am Breakfast LectureKarla Overland is the owner of Cherrywood Fabrics, the originator of “The Lion King” Challenge. This amazing collection of 20 x 20 small quilts was inspired by the story, music, costumes and message of the movie and Broadway musical, as well as the mighty king of the jungle. The jaw-dropping exhibit by 120 artists was selected from 356 submissions and is held together by cohesive size, color, theme and fabric. FL01A: Lions, Llamas, and Bears! Oh, MyLecturer: Barbara Yates BeasleyFriday 10:00 amBarbara Yates Beasley knows all about animals, their special healing skills, their personalities and attitudes, and those captivating eyes! She will share many works with us created to honor members of the animal kingdom in fabric collage. With her camera always at the ready, she captures images of animals wherever she goes. These later become the basis for her patterns and a roadmap to the animal’s soul. By capturing and communicating a sense of joy or connection and highlighting the animal world around us, Barbara hopes to foster a deeper understanding and compassion for the animals—and for ourselves.

FL16P: Working Through Quilting Design Paralysis – How I Choose to Quilt My TopsLecturer: Kari SchellFriday 2:00 pmThe biggest challenge most longarm quilters face is, “How do I quilt this?” Kari has worked through a process to analyze a quilt top and then create a series of unique designs in Art and Stitch to complement the quilt. She will share her technique with you during this lecture and will work through a number of “real life” examples. This lecture provides information for all quilters (not just those with Art and Stitch or other digitizing software).

SATURDAY

SL09A: A Quilt Artist’s JourneyLecturer: Lola JenkinsSaturday 10:00 amLola Jenkins’ art evolved out of great personal tragedy in her life, yet she is one of the warmest and funniest teachers and lecturers presenting on the quilting circuit today. Walk with her as she describes how she learned to create with no formal instruction and limited resources. She presents a hilariously funny but very informative and skillful talk about her unique and passionate vision.

SL06N : Strip Your StashLecturer: Gudrun ErlaSaturday 12:00 NoonGudrun Erla has designed and published multiple strip patterns and books, and a ruler called the Stripology Ruler. This lecture will take you through her strip collecting process, how she chooses strips for quilts, color combination and choices in scrappy quilts, and how to choose background fabrics and accents to pull your scrappy goodness together. She will demonstrate how the Stripology Ruler works and show multiple quilts along the way.

SL07P: A Practical Approach to ColorLecturer: Becky GoldsmithSaturday 2:00 pmYou walk around with your eyes open - but how much do you really see? It’s amazing what you can learn about color just by paying attention! Becky will share what she has figured out about color over the years, and how you can use this knowledge in your own quilts.Single Lecture Prices:

$10 - MQ member, $12 - non member

Lecture Pass Prices: $25 - MQ member, $30 - non-member

Breakfast Lecture Prices: $20 - MQ member, $25 - non member

Dessert Lecture Prices: $20 - MQ member, $25 - non member

If you pre-register for the show, we offer a lecture pass that gets you into almost all of our lectures. The Thursday Dessert and Friday Breakfast lectures

are not included. For $25 (MQ members) or $30 (non-members) you can attend as many lectures as you want. Of course, you can still purchase single

lecture tickets. This pass is not available for purchase at the show; you must

pre-register to get the savings.

21Registration Book Minnesota Quilters, Inc Office 651-224-3572

TWO DAY CLASSES

CLASSES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY JUNE 7 & 8, 2017

W01T: Animal Portrait Barbara Yates BeasleyLearn how Barbara Beasley brings animals to life using a low-tech pattern design technique and raw-edged appliqué. This two day workshop will teach you how to see the details and values in a favorite animal photograph of your choosing. Her techniques transform photos into sketches and sketches into fabric collage art quilts. Special attention is paid to creating lifelike eyes that demand notice. One color flows into the next creating unforgettable images. Quilting adds details and textures. Bring your photograph and a few basic supplies and by the end of the class you will be well on your way to creating your own work of art. NO sewing machine required.Skill level: All levelsSupply kit: $15 available from instructor in class.Class price: $200/$215

THURSDAY & FRIDAY JUNE 8 & 9, 2017

T04T: Intro to Quilt Judging Kate EelkemaThis seminar is a comprehensive introduction to the judging process and would be useful to anyone wanting more de-tailed information about quilt judging, organizing or work-ing in a judging room, or interested in finding out how to identify an award winning quilt. Show organizers, teachers, potential judges, and quilt makers interested in improving their quilt making skills will find this workshop educational and enlightening.NO sewing machine required.Skill level: AllSupply fee: $15Class price: $200/$215

MORNING, HALF-DAY CLASSES8:30AM-11:30AM

W15A: How Am I Supposed to Quilt That?” Karen McTavishThis quilting design class is all about figuring out what quilting designs should go on your quilt top!Bring 2 unquilted finished quilt tops to class that you feel challenged by along with paper and pen and we will discuss all the different ways to quilt the quilt. This class is loaded with inspiration and creativityNO sewing machine required. Skill level: AllClass price: $80/$95

AFTERNOON, HALF-DAY CLASSES1:30PM-4:30PM

W15P: Long Arm McTavishing Karen McTavishIn the “McTavishing” class you will learn the machine quilting technique for which Karen is well-known. She describes the flowing designs as Wonder Woman hair. In class you will use some great tricks and tips to achieving your own style of background filler that is uniquely your own. This is a hands on class where two students will share a machine with two heads.APQS Machine provided Kit fee: $20 includes fabric, batting, thread and marking tools Skill level: IntermediateClass price: $100/$115

FULL DAY CLASSES8:30AM-11:30AM & 12:30PM-3:30PM

W06D: Sukiyaki Pamela Goecke DinndorfTemplate pieced triangles, diamonds, and trapezoids pieced in blocks that look like the traditional Wagon Wheel, but these are laid out to create a subtle chain that wanders throughout a scrappy quilt.Sewing machine requiredSkill level: IntermediatePattern required: “Sukiyaki” pattern; order for $12.00 from instructor’s website aardvarkquilts.com.Class price: $70/$85

W07D: Improvisational Piecing Becky GoldsmithImprovisational quiltmaking is like sewing without a net – you decide what you want to make instead of following a pattern. Students learn how to make decisions and embrace the unexpected as you work on your own unique quilt. Class focuses on color and design. Students cut with and without a ruler. All sewing is done on the machine. Appliqué can also be added.Sewing machine required.Recommended book: Piecing the Piece O’Cake Way; order from pieceocake.comSkill level: AllClass price: $70/$85

W08D: Fabric Collage Laura Heine Laura’s patterns feature her popular collage technique! Learn all about fabric selection, and how to use colors and textures for a unique look. Visit her website www.fiberworks-heine.com to select and purchase your fabric collage pattern and kit prior to class (look under collage kits as not all patterns have a kit). Kit with pattern is required for class.NO sewing machine required.Recommended book: Laura’s Little Book of Collage $22.00 (optional)Skill level: All levelsKit and pattern fee: “Emerson the Puppy” collage kit and pattern ($95 total) or “Purrfect Cat” Collage kit and pattern ($87 total).Class price: $70/$85

Kit and Supply Fees are paid to the Instructor at

the Class unless otherwise specified in the suppply list

or class description.

Class Prices are listed asMQ Member price/Non

Member price.


W09D: Thread Art Lola JenkinsWhen you mix quilting with art you get Thread Art. This is a great class for those who want to explore an innovative way to make beautiful art quilts but have little or no experience with quilting. The techniques the students will learn can be used to produce an art quilt of anything (person, place or thing). Students will learn how to design and stitch out a whole cloth art quilt using thread and colored pencils as the medium. Creating your own landscape, portrait or still-life art quilt seems intimidating to most but Lola has taken the fear out of the process using her seven step approach. The techniques learned can be easily transferred to other projects. Students will leave with a completed 11 x 17 thread art quilt.Pfaff Machine Provided.Skill level: AllKit required: $20Class price: $70/$85

W10D: Thread Sampler Lori KennedyChoosing the right thread is as important as choosing the right fabric for quilting. Learn all about threads: fibers, weights, twists and how to de-code the spool label as you stitch the adorable Thread Sampler. It’s the perfect wall hanging for your sewing room and will help you choose the right thread for your next quilt!Bernina Machine Provided.Skill Level: AllSupply Kit: $5 covers cost of instructors notes and thread.Recommended book: Machine Quilting 1-2-3Class price: $70/$85

W11D: Four Play Fun Mary Elizabeth KinchCreate a spectacular family heirloom as you make four-patches with wild abandon and experience small block piecing at its most addictive! Learn about the necessity of uninhibited and unapologetic fabric combinations, accurate seam allowances, working with small pieces, batchwork patchwork and the chaos theory of quilting. This stash-busting project is perfect for machine stitching or hand piecing.Elna Machine Provided. Book required: Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts; can be purchased prior to the class or from the instructor for $26.99 (cash or check only); contact the instructor in advance if you are purchasing the book from her.Skill level: IntermediateClass price: $70/$85

W12D: Beginning Landscape Bonnie LangenfeldIn this six hour class learn how to use simple perspective, art principles, fabric choices, and stitches to make realistic landscapes. Each student is free to choose their fabric and picture arrangement. Pattern, stabilizer and fabric choices will be available from the instructor for $12.00 paid directly to the instructor. Students must be comfortable dropping their machine’s feed dogs and using a free motion or darning foot.Sewing machine required.Skill levels: Beginning and intermediateKit fee: $15Class price: $70/$85

W16D: Art and Stitch™ Thread ArtKari SchellKari is a certified Art and Stitch™ instructor. Art and Stitch is five programs in one: vector based drawing, digitizing, editing and customizing, conversion and layout software. The software is used to create quilting and embroidery designs for both long arm and embroidery machines. Learn how to create designs or modify existing ones and then digitize and convert those designs into file formats suitable for your machines. A trial version of Art and Stitch™ is available to install on your laptop before class. Purchase of program not required to participate in class.Skill level: BeginnerKit fee: $5.00 for instructors notesClass price: $70/$85

W17D: Back Pack Annie Unrein Learn how to make one of two fully functional backpacks in this all day class with Annie Unrein. Choose the travel-friendly “Back at Ya” mini backpack purse or the larger, stylish “Got Your Back” backpack with plenty of pockets. Pattern and finishing kit must be purchased from byAnnie.com before class. $30 kit fee includes hardware, strapping and zippers. Baby Lock Machine Provided.Skill level: Confident beginner, intermediate or advanced.Pattern required: “Got Your Back” or “Back At Ya” pattern and finishing kit must be purchased before class to complete steps on supply list.Kit fee: $30-order from byAnnie.comClass price: $70/$85

CLASSES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017

Kit and Supply Fees are paid to the Instructor at the Class unless otherwise specified in the suppply list or class description.

Check online at www.mnquilt.org/mq2017 for classroom sewing machine updates.

Class Prices are listed asMQ Member price/Non Member price.

CLASSES THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017


MORNING, HALF-DAY CLASSES8:30AM-11:30AM

T02A: Yoga for Quilters (1 hr 6:30 am to 7:30 am)Michelle CartierThis class will get your day off to a great start with a series of mindful movement poses, gentle yoga postures, and calming breathing practices. Attention to ergonomic movements for quilters to relieve tension in wrists, neck, and shoulders. The gentle yoga flow class is suitable for all levels, whether you participate on a mat or in a chair. Suitable for all Skill levels. Bring a yoga mat, if you have one (instructor will have a few available in class), water bottle, towel. Wear comfortable clothing.Class price: $15/$20

T11A: Letting Go (String Piecing) Mary Elizabeth KinchLet go of your inner art director and fire the quilt police as you go with the flow and learn relaxing string piecing. Your quilting life will change as you embrace the chaos theory of quilting, set design parameters and study proportion and scale. The potential and inventiveness of foundationless string piecing will be revealed and you will see those tiny strips in your stash in a whole new light.Sewing machine required.Skill level: AllBook required: Small Pieces, Spectacular Quilts; can be purchased prior to the class or from the instructor for $26.99 (cash or check only); contact the instructor in advance if you are purchasing the book from her.Class price: $50/$65

T13A: Snow & Ice Fabric Dyeing Cindy LohbeckSnow and Ice Dyeing is all the rage in fabric dyeing circles! Come and see what all the fuss is about in this fun and exciting hands-o

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